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Don’t chase symptoms, treat the cause

A common flaw in many professional treatment strategies is that they only target the adult life stage of pests.

Adult New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) (Photo: Lidya Elfa Sari / iStock / Getty Images Plus Getty Images)

What PMPs should know about NWS

The New World screwworm has re-emerged in New Mexico and Texas as of 2026, raising concerns among pest management professionals.

Cluster fly (Pollenia spp.) (PHOTO: GENE WHITE)

Tech Test: Fortify your knowledge of flies

Take our July 2026 Tech Test and test your knowledge of flies.

In this photo circa 1998, Adam’s Pest Control President Todd Leyse holds a sugar snake specimen. (Photo: Todd Leyse)

Hidden ‘sugar snakes’ in beverage drains: The real source behind recurring fruit and drain flies

Recurring small fly infestations in food-and-beverage facilities often stem from hidden organic biofilm accumulations inside drains known as sugar snakes.

Veseris: MagnaFly Treatment Station

Fly control just got a serious upgrade.

AMGUARD: NUVAN PROSTRIPS AND PROSTRIPS+

Vapor action gets results — with minimal odor and no mess.

PestWest USA: Effortless LED Upgrade for Mantis

Retrofit your Mantis brand flying insect management systems with ease!

Giant Fly Glue Trap from Catchmaster Pro

Catchmaster Pro: Giant Fly Glue Trap with Attractant

For accounts with heavy fly pressure, including food production areas, animal health facilities or agriculture sites, the Catchmaster Giant Fly...

Nisus: Nibor-D Insecticide Foam + IGR

It is designed for fast, easy application to voids, drains and more.

Catchmaster Pro: Disposable Fly Bag Traps with Food-Based Lure (975-8)

This trap is capable of capturing up to 30,000 flies.

BASF: Ridesco WG Insecticide

Its fast-acting formulation combines two proven active ingredients, dinotefuran and alpha-cypermethrin, in one convenient treatment.

Blow Fly invasions: Why you should check kitchen appliances

Think a blow fly infestation always points to a dead animal? Research suggests that even minute levels of natural gas...

Product image and features for VM Products Magnafly

VM Products: MagnaFly Mini

New from the VM Products Innovation Lab, the trademarked MagnaFly Mini delivers professional fly management in a compact, low-profile design...

Attic pest guide (Part 3): Stinging & fall-invading pests

Attics are a primary harborage for pests seeking shelter from the elements. This is especially true for stinging insects building...

Nisus: Steri-fab

Get rid of blood-feeders with Steri-fab!